Did you know that 2016 was the year that Lonely Planet introduced its Best of Asia list? A move worth the effort, as Ipoh ultimately was ranked sixth by Lonely Planet out of the 10 best destinations to visit in Asia in 2016. Melaka’s Jonker Street – an area famed for its heritage buildings, similar to Ipoh – has noticeably fewer trendy cafes in 2016. The Mamee Jonker House, by Melaka’s homegrown food brand Mamee, was only a year old by then. If you have photos of the abovementioned places, or even other tourist attractions in Malaysia, you can share with us via email at star2travel@thestar.com.my.

Source: The Star January 22, 2026 06:03 UTC